C of the Desert vs. North-West College-Long Beach
Both College of the Desert and North-West College-Long Beach are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and North-West College-Long Beach with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- North-West College-Long Beach's tuition ($37,419) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- North-West College-Long Beach's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (26 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,382 students) is larger than North-West College-Long Beach (533 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than North-West College-Long Beach ($4,248).
- North-West College-Long Beach's graduation rate (58%) is higher than C of the Desert (29%).
College of the Desert
Public, 2-4 years • Palm Desert, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,326 In-State
$9,586 out-of-state
$9,586 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,427
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,382 (All undergraduate)
4,078 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
155 Faculties (full-time)
453 Staffs (full-time)
$99,281 Faculty Salary
$91,737 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$37,419
Financial Aid
$4,248
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Enrollment
533 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
21 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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